Hold

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  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To have and keep in one's grasp.
  • intransitive verb. To aim or direct; point.
  • intransitive verb. To keep from falling or moving; support.
  • intransitive verb. To sustain the pressure of.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To keep from departing or getting away.
  • intransitive verb. To keep in custody.
  • intransitive verb. To retain (one's attention or interest).
  • intransitive verb. To avoid letting out or expelling.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To be filled by; contain.
  • intransitive verb. To be capable of holding: synonym: contain.
  • intransitive verb. To have as a chief characteristic or quality.
  • intransitive verb. To have in store.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To have and maintain in one's possession.
  • intransitive verb. To have as a responsible position or a privilege.
  • intransitive verb. To have in recognition of achievement or superiority.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To maintain control over.
  • intransitive verb. To maintain occupation of by force or coercion.
  • intransitive verb. To withstand the efforts or advance of (an opposing team, for example).
  • intransitive verb. To maintain in a given condition, situation, or action.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To impose control or restraint on; curb.
  • intransitive verb. To stop the movement or progress of.
  • intransitive verb. To reserve or keep back from use.
  • intransitive verb. To defer the immediate handling of.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To own or have title to.
  • intransitive verb. To be in possession of, whether legally entitled or not.
  • intransitive verb. To bind by a contract.
  • intransitive verb. To adjudge or decree.
  • intransitive verb. To make accountable; obligate.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To keep in the mind or convey as a judgment, conviction, or point of view.
  • intransitive verb. To assert or affirm, especially formally.
  • intransitive verb. To regard in a certain way.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To cause to take place; carry on.
  • intransitive verb. To assemble for and conduct the activity of; convene.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To carry or support (the body or a bodily part) in a certain position.
  • intransitive verb. To cover (the ears or the nose, for example) especially for protection.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To maintain a grasp or grip on something.
  • intransitive verb. To stay securely fastened.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To maintain a desired or accustomed position or condition.
  • Word Usage
    "I was not entirely sure that I should be able to hold my own with him, but I at least had the purpose made to do as well as I could upon him; and now I say that I will not be the first to cry “hold."
    Antonyms
    Words with the opposite meaning
    release  
    cross-reference
    Equivalent
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    affirm  aim  assert  aver  avow  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    Seat  acquit  arrange  balance  bear  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Nolde  ahold  behold  bold  bowled  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    advise  agree  break  cabin  call  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    abandon  abduction  abide  abide  abort  
    variant
    corona  held  pause  
    verb-form
    held  holding  holds